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Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky?

Exploring A Runner’s High And Other Myths

Food & Drink

The Original Memes (Before Memes)

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Every Day Was Wacky Hair Day In The 1700s

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The Mind-Bending Stroop Effect: Don’t Read These Words!

Fun

Is Louisiana Creole And How Was It Created?

History

The Racist History of “Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe”

History

The Meaning And Symbolism Of Flags Around The World

Current Events

Taser: A Surprising Acronym With An Unsettling Story

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Why Do We Call It A “Wife Beater” Shirt?

Current Events

Fantastic Festivities Around The World

History

Do You Know These Sizzlin’ Southern Sayings?

History

Everyday English Words With Ancient Arabic Roots

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's The Secret History Of The Term "Pundit"?

Regardless of your opinions about the pundits you see on TV every day, you'll want to know the sage and also secretive history of the word "pundit." Take a look.

Learn about the term!

Afghanistan, Kazakhstan: How Many “-stans” Are There?

The suffix –stan is Persian and Urdu for “place of,” or "where one stands." Can you name all the countries whose name ends in "-stan"?

Find out the answer here!

Deepen Your Understanding Of Black History With These Terms

Strengthen your grasp of Black history by learning about some of the terms that have played an important role in Black lives and American history.

Do you know these 10 terms?